IPL 2025: RCB end 17-year jinx with dominant win over CSK at MA Chidambaram Stadium
View Comments Chennai: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended their long-standing drought at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, securing a commanding 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and breaking a 17-year jinx. The emphatic win saw RCB post 196 for 7 in 20 overs before restricting CSK to a below-par total, thanks to disciplined bowling. Rajat Patidar played a pivotal role in RCB's triumph, top-scoring with a 51-run knock off 32 deliveries. Phil Salt (32 off 16) and Devdutt Padikkal (27 off 14) provided valuable contributions at the top, while Tim David's late onslaught (22 not out off 8 balls, including three consecutive sixes) propelled RCB to a formidable total. For CSK, Noor Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 36 in his four-over spell. Chasing 197, CSK never found their footing against RCB's clinical bowling attack. […]
